Macro & Micro references – additive for Macro, reductive for MicroWIP – working on reductive
Not sure how to get Mickey on there better – had originally been just from the sketchI can’t draw Mickey to save my life but I tried – not pictured is a fixed shadow
Still struggling with the lines- can’t quite figure out the correct width. Mickey is coming along though
Super smart to develop your texture with reductive techniques. I also find it really fun to use the eraser to develop patterns such as fabric and weaving. Excited to see how these turn out- I hope the texture and values really pop. With the zoomed-out drawing, I would suggest you find ways to make the composition more compelling as right now it is such a dark, singular object in the middle of the page. Good progress so far.
The beanie looks so amazing!! I love the way you took that last picture. Not sure if it was intentional but having the sunlight at the side gives the impression of the beanie being hung on a white wall; which I think is beautiful.
For the macro one, I recommend you follow the diagonal lines in Mickey while reducing the charcoal. I think the difference in the lines’ direction captures the feeling of front and back. Also, this is the cutest Mickey Mouse I have ever seen and I think it will definitely save your life.
I’m impressed at how much of the texture in the hat you can see in the macro drawing . I get the sense that I could see even more if the lighting in the photo was a little brighter. The micro drawing is very well-composed, although I think using value reductive might have limited your options in regards to adding textural detail.
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Looking forward to seeing your finished drawing.
Super smart to develop your texture with reductive techniques. I also find it really fun to use the eraser to develop patterns such as fabric and weaving. Excited to see how these turn out- I hope the texture and values really pop. With the zoomed-out drawing, I would suggest you find ways to make the composition more compelling as right now it is such a dark, singular object in the middle of the page. Good progress so far.
The beanie looks so amazing!! I love the way you took that last picture. Not sure if it was intentional but having the sunlight at the side gives the impression of the beanie being hung on a white wall; which I think is beautiful.
For the macro one, I recommend you follow the diagonal lines in Mickey while reducing the charcoal. I think the difference in the lines’ direction captures the feeling of front and back. Also, this is the cutest Mickey Mouse I have ever seen and I think it will definitely save your life.
Looking good. Please post the final version.
I’m impressed at how much of the texture in the hat you can see in the macro drawing . I get the sense that I could see even more if the lighting in the photo was a little brighter. The micro drawing is very well-composed, although I think using value reductive might have limited your options in regards to adding textural detail.